6 New and Upcoming Businesses Revamping the Birmingham Landscape
Birmingham continues its growth with the arrival of six new and soon-to-be-open businesses in the area. From an eagerly awaited bar in Avondale to a lovely locally owned children’s boutique, the city is teeming with exciting ventures ready to make their mark. Here is a round-up of the latest openings and sneak peeks of the businesses set to open their doors soon.
Now Open
1. Black Market Bar + Grill | Avondale
Black Market Bar + Grill has officially relocated from its Five Points location to Avondale after 12 years, taking over the former Avondale Common House building. Featuring crafted cocktails, late-night eats, and Sunday brunch, this unique bar is now open at 4100 3rd Ave S, Birmingham.
2. Lilly & Daisy Bakery | Roebuck
Sweet confections abound at the Lilly & Daisy Bakery, which just opened its newest location in Roebuck. This delightful shop offers cupcakes, pound cakes, and custom decorated cakes for various events at 500 Gene Reed Rd, Birmingham.
3. Black Leaf Cigar Co. | West Birmingham
West Birmingham welcomes the latest addition to its business landscape – the Black Leaf Cigar Company. This locally-owned high-end cigar lounge offers a plush environment to enjoy premium imported cigars at 1509 3rd Ave W, Birmingham.
4. Dear Emmaline | Vestavia Hills
Right in the heart of Vestavia City Center, Dear Emmaline is a one-stop boutique for all things cute for your little ones. Starting online in 2017, the retailer has since established a brick-and-mortar outlet, stocked with children’s clothing, accessories, and toys at 628 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills.
5. Walker County Park | Jasper
United Way of Central Alabama, along with their volunteer program Hands On, recently opened the Walker County Park in Jasper. Celebrating the United Way’s 100-year anniversary, this third of six centennial parks includes BBQ grills, gardens, a learning pavilion for kids, pickleball courts, swings, and a walking track. Visit them at 200 20th St E, Jasper.
Coming Soon
6. Terrific New Theatre | Downtown Birmingham
After a four-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Terrific New Theatre (TNT) is making a comeback with a newly renovated building and an exciting 2024-2025 theatrical season. The theatre purchased the former Alabama Auction Room building in 2023 as its new home. The theatre, located at 2112 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, plans to open its doors at the end of 2024.
These exciting ventures add to the vibrant, evolving business landscape of Birmingham. Each offering unique experiences, they continue to contribute to making the city a thriving, innovative, and engaging community.
Author: STAFF HERE BIRMINGHAM WRITER
The BIRMINGHAM STAFF WRITER represents the experienced team at HEREBirmingham.com, your go-to source for actionable local news and information in Birmingham, Jefferson County, and beyond. Specializing in "news you can use," we cover essential topics like product reviews for personal and business needs, local business directories, politics, real estate trends, neighborhood insights, and state news affecting the area—with deep expertise drawn from years of dedicated reporting and strong community input, including local press releases and business updates. We deliver top reporting on high-value events such as the Sidewalk Film Festival, Sloss Music & Arts Festival, Magic City Classic, and civil rights commemorations. Our coverage extends to key organizations like the Birmingham Business Alliance and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, plus leading businesses in healthcare, finance, and manufacturing that power the local economy such as UAB Medicine, Regions Bank, and Encompass Health. As part of the broader HERE network, including HEREHuntsville.com, we provide comprehensive, credible insights into Alabama's dynamic landscape.
